1850s German Stoneware Mineral Water Bottle GROSSKARBEN Start Price USD 165.00 Current Price USD 165.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 05, 2008 End Time Tuesday, November 04, 2008 Location Spring, Texas See more about '1850s German Stoneware Mineral Water Bottle GROSSKARBEN' Description 1850s German Stoneware Mineral Water Bottle GROSSKARBEN bei FRANKFURT AM MAIN Look at this ! Don't miss it! Look at this interesting and very nice stoneware bottle. It was used for Mineral WaterGerman in origin. Marked up front - TAUNUS BRUNNEN BY APPOINTMENT, and the logo of the company consisting of a crown. Also under it - J.FRIEDRICH GROSSKARBEN B. FRANKFURT A/M., meaning J.Friedrich of the town of Grosskarben by Frankfurt am MainGrosskarben was at the time a separate town some 18km. north of Frankfurt. It still exists today as the city of KarbenAlso signed on the back with a No.2 under the handleThis type of salt-glazed stoneware mineral water bottles were used between the c1840s to the late 1800sThe cork is most likely original to the bottleMeasurements: Approx. 11.75" high x 3.25" bottom diameter Condition:  VG+/Excellent overall, see photosPlease e-mail us for additional photos or information that can give you a better idea about this beautiful piece We Will Combine Shipping When Possible For Your Convenience! Local Pickups Are Welcome Please, take a look at the other items we have on sale now. Click here to visit our other auctions! Please, visit our eBay Store! We will add new listings at least once weekly, so be sure to drop in! You never know what you might find! If you do not agree with any price, let us know your suggestion. We guarantee not to pass up any reasonable offer! Also, if you are not sure about an item, feel free to ask us as many questions, as you want!     The buyer is responsible for the actual shipping cost.  No handling charges. We accept personal checks, money orders and credit cards through PayPal     We describe the items with the best of our knowledge and ability, so to avoid any misunderstanding, and in case of any doubt, please e-mail us. We will be glad to answer all your questions and to provide additional photos and information Take a look at the other items we have for sale now and please keep visiting Thank you! Get Skype and call me for free.     Powered by eBay Turbo Lister                           Place a Bid!